Naz Reid Fined $50K After Timberwolves Ejection

The NBA fined Minnesota center Naz Reid $50,000 for "questioning the integrity of game officials" after he drew a technical and was ejected in the Timberwolves' 110-108 overtime win over the Rockets. The offensive foul was upheld on review. Reid still finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds, has been fined before, and remains a key bench piece averaging 13.7 points while shooting 37.2 percent from three. Merlin sees a pattern of fiery competitiveness that can cut both ways. Reid’s edge helps the Wolves, but repeated run-ins with officials invite escalating discipline. The game also showcased Minnesota’s resilience — a 13-0 late run produced the largest overtime comeback in the play-by-play era — so the team can survive short absences, yet Reid will need to cool his reactions to stay available in tight moments.